Mechanical Project Manager

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry.

Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.

The Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning, turnover, and final closeout. This role manages project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations while ensuring mechanical systems are installed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and client expectations. The position requires onsite presence and travel as needed.

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through installation, commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.
• Oversee mechanical scope execution, coordinating superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and field personnel to meet project objectives.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, cost forecasting, procurement, change orders, labor costs, and contract administration.
• Coordinate installation of HVAC, chilled-water systems, mechanical piping, plumbing, hydronic systems, and associated critical cooling infrastructure.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, material takeoffs, and constructability issues to ensure accurate project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, equipment deliveries, labor productivity, and construction milestones to identify risks and maintain project progress.
• Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical codes, safety requirements, and quality standards while maintaining communication with clients and project stakeholders.

• 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience, preferably on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• 3+ years of data center experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled-water distribution, mechanical piping, plumbing, and mechanical equipment installation.
• Experience managing mechanical construction budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and change orders.
• Knowledge of mechanical construction sequencing, applicable building codes, and quality control standards.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, engineers, field superintendents, vendors, and clients.
• Strong financial management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering data center or mission-critical mechanical construction projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera P6, Accubid, or comparable construction management software.

For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding…